A strong preschool program strengthens the substratum of
support for academic, social and emotional accomplishment of a child. Nurturing
a child in his formative years, prepares him for an important transition i.e.,
starting a preschool. All parents are
often worried that their child might not be ready for preschool although
choosing the right preschool will help quell that anxiety to a certain extent.
This blog recapitulates and summarizes the ways to prepare your little one for
preschool. These steps will help your child derive most out of the classroom
teachings and activities.
Stimulate
Independence –
“It is
important for parents to instill confidence and faith in their child’s
capabilities of making appropriate choices and even if they fail, let them
learn from their own mistakes.”
Encourage
your child to learn the basic self-care skills like pouring water in a glass,
opening lunch-box, washing hands, putting on jacket, cleaning his toys. Let him
take responsibility and don’t forget to teach the safety rules!
- Inculcate basic organization skills –
Teach your little one some basic organization skills like how
to fold clothes, zip the school backpack, clean up the play area and ways to
organize his room. You can always use some handy and colorful baskets and store
like items together. Do not forget to pat the back once he completes his task.
- Develop etiquette -
Going to a preschool means your child will have to interact
with other children and teachers. It is important for him to express and
communicate his ideas, curiosities and needs to others.
“Saying thank you,
please and sorry, greeting others, using table manners are some of the basic
social skills that parents should teach their child before starting preschool.
It shows that your child respects his fellow mates and teachers.”
-Educator, Williamsburg
Northside Preschool
Williamsburg Northside preschool is acclaimed for its
carefully crafted early childhood program that fosters your child’s learning
experience. Their classroom activities are inspired from curiosities, ideas and
interests of a child so that they can explore and acknowledge the world around
them. The Reggio Emilia approach is the cornerstone of the WNS program and
values the individuality of every child.
